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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Norman. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma State Fair will run from Sept. 11 to Sept. 21 and will feature over 40 new food and drink items — such as bacon honey bun and iced coffee with ube milk foam—introduced by local vendors to add fresh choices to the event. The Oklahoman
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Oklahoma Public School Resource Center has launched the Data Matrix tool — it lets school leaders compare student performance among similar schools and find best practices. The tool helps educators see trends and make improvements in instruction statewide. The Oklahoman
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norman will receive $498,000 over three years for new opioid treatment programs with the Virtue Center — a grant approved by the state AG's office as part of a broader effort to reduce opioid overdoses. Cleveland County and Oklahoma City will also get funds, with award details confirmed later this week. The Oklahoman
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Family caregivers in Oklahoma face burnout as they care for aging loved ones and state programs such as GUIDE—offering respite care and support—help ease the burden by giving them time to rest. These resources aim to keep caregivers healthy so they can continue providing essential care. The Oklahoman
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The SEC will add a ninth conference football game next season - each team will have three permanent opponents, and this change will bring extra revenue from ESPN and more competitive matchups for OU and other schools. Fans can look forward to more big games as schedules are adjusted. The Oklahoman
- ➤ OU football will open its season against Illinois State next Saturday at Gaylord Family—Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, and the team's predicted defensive depth chart will be released next week following camp. Head coach Brent Venables plans to start cornerbacks Gentry Williams and Devon Jordan along with other key players as reported by The Oklahoman. The Oklahoman
WELLNESS NEWS
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Pepper Festival at Choctaw Creek Park
6-8 p.m. — Choctaw Creek Park — Free to attend — Enjoy live music, arts & crafts, delicious food, and a pepper eating contest.
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Crimson Friday Concert
2-4:30 a.m. — Campus Corner — Free entry — Celebrate gameday with live music before the University of Oklahoma homegame.
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Cirque du Soleil: OVO
Thu-Sun, Sep 11-14th — Paycom Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant, enchanting world of insects in this mesmerizing Cirque du Soleil performance.
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